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Writing For Your Life

May 22, 2020

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Writers, Who Do You Mirror?

Poe. Serling. Rice. King. Rowling. I list several writers I strive to emulate, for different reasons, while trodding my unique path.

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Note: Portions of this article have been reprinted from the Substack newsletter version of this Medium publication, Writing For Your Life. Find link at the conclusion below.

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